Many people suffer from visual impairments due to refractive errors in their sight. Refractions like myopia, farsightedness, and astigmatism can cause blurred vision when viewing objects up close or at a distance. LASIK surgery offers an alternative to corrective lenses for correcting refractive errors and improving your sight. At SoCal Optometry, we offer pre and post-op LASIK services to residents in Riverside, Corona, and Eastville, CA.

How LASIK Works

For clear vision, light has to travel unimpeded through the cornea and lens of your eye to land properly on the retina. A misshapen cornea can hinder this process, causing refractions in your sight. LASIK surgery makes use of laser technology to reshape the cornea of your eye so light can focus properly on the retina and give you clearer sight. LASIK can successfully treat problems with myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism to reduce the use of glasses and contacts in optimizing your sight.

LASIK Candidates 

Not everyone qualifies for LASIK surgery. If you’re under the age of 18, have eye conditions or diseases, suffer from chronic medical issues, or are pregnant or nursing, LASIK surgery is not a good option for you. LASIK candidates should also have realistic expectations for this treatment. Although LASIK can greatly improve your vision, not everyone achieves the goal of 20/20 vision. Most people can perform daily tasks without the use of corrective lenses. As you age, however, you may need to use reading glasses due to age-related changes in your sight.

The Role of an Optometrist in LASIK Surgery

If you’re interested in LASIK surgery, we will evaluate your eye health and vision and review your medical history to determine if you’re a good candidate for this treatment. If so, we can recommend an experienced eye surgeon to perform your procedure. Afterward, we will monitor your healing to ensure you have a successful recovery.

Learn More about LASIK Surgery in Riverside, CA

To learn more about LASIK or to see if you qualify for LASIK treatment, contact SoCal Optometry, serving residents in Riverside, Corona, and Eastville, CA. Call our team today at (951) 687-7100 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.